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Across a range of categories, our platform and panel of expert judges aims to recognise excellence at vital points along the neuro-rehab journey – from early research and diagnosis, to the pursuit of independence, enhanced life quality and better patient outcomes.
Winners will receive a physical award and interview with an NR Times journalist.
Both winners and shortlisted entries will receive extensive coverage across our website, social media and newsletter.
We encourage you to read about each category below and enter / nominate via the form at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions about what we are looking for in each category please email our awards coordinator Gordon Stribling, at gordon@aspectpublishing.co.uk.
Key dates:
April 7: Nominations / entries open
30th September: Nominations / entries close
Throughout October: Shortlisting and judging process + public voting for ‘People’s Choice’ Award
Late November: Winners announced during an online video presentation
Brain / spinal injury law firm of the year
sponsored by NCM UK
Case management firm of the year
sponsored by Circle Health Group
People’s choice: Leader of the year
sponsored by Cygnet
Therapy provider of the year
sponsored by Frenkel Topping
Charity of the year
sponsored by Slater and Gordon
The ‘above and beyond’ award
sponsored by Emma Way Associates
Lifetime achievement
Proclaim Group
Inspirational contribution
sponsored by Richardson Care
Care Provider of the Year
sponsored by France + Associates
Kindness in Brain Injury Care
This award will recognise the individual, from whatever branch of neuro-rehab they operate in, who has truly excelled in their field through leadership, contribution, commitment and compassion.
This award will be chosen by a public vote from a pre-determined shortlist following the nominations process in which we invite you, your colleagues and contemporaries to make their choice of who should be named Leader of the Year. Nominations for this award close at midnight on August 30. Voting will commence after that.
About the category sponsor, Cygnet
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
As a national care provider, with a network of professional, high-quality services across the UK, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, ICBs and local authorities to provide much-needed services including emergency and planned admissions, as well as community-based care.
This is an exciting time for case management, with the development of the IRCM helping to create a new future for the profession.
We want to find those firms who are making their own contribution to a dynamic and forward-thinking direction for case management, working collaboratively to deliver the care, support and rehabilitation a client needs, placing the client at the heart of everything and securing life-changing outcomes.
A word from category sponsor, Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is the UK’s largest private hospital group, with more than 50 locations nationwide. We combine clinical excellence with peaceful surroundings, where patients are always treated as individuals. People are at the heart of everything we do – whether that’s our talented, passionate staff or the people they care for. Patients always come first, and when it comes to looking after you, being ‘good enough’ never is.
Neuro-rehab continues to see huge advances, with new technology and ways of working helping to redefine what is possible for patients with neurological injury or illness.
We are looking for the individuals or providers who has embraced innovation to give new hope and secure beyond-expectation outcomes, helping to create examples of best practice which set an example to the wider sector.
A word from category sponsor Neuro Case Management
NCMUK is a family-run brain and spinal injury case management
company with its head office based in South Yorkshire established by husband and wife team, Martin and Maria Gascoigne. Working with both Adults & Paediatrics we promote an all-inclusive service implementing a transparent working practice.
Our Team has a shared vast level of experience, a wealth of
knowledge and contacts with an array of Professionals throughout the country. The NCMUK ethos is to respect our Client’s needs and to work sensitively to support them with all of the complex issues that they experience throughout their life journey.
Therapy providers play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, delivering the interventions which can be so vital in transforming lives after serious injury.
This award will recognise the provider – from any therapy discipline – who is truly going over and above in the delivery of its service, embracing innovation and best practice, while supporting the client in every way possible in rebuilding their life.
A word from category sponsor Frenkel Topping
We are a long-established family of businesses who are tried, tested and trusted.
Operating in the personal injury and clinical negligence space, we are always available to provide advice and technical support to our legal clients and those they represent.
We support lawyers and their clients with a concierge-style approach to anything they may need throughout the litigation journey, from Expert Witness and Wealth Management to Expert Training and Case Management.
We have offices Nationwide.
NR Times aims to recognise an individual that has dedicated their working or personal life to enhancing the impact of neuro-rehab in some way.
Whether this is through research, innovation, campaigning, leading or in direct intervention with patients and families, we want to hear your suggestions for this prestigious award.
About the category sponsor
Proclaim Group brings together award-winning specialist rehabilitation, vocational and occupational therapy services through three specialist companies – Proclaim Care, Obair Associates and Resolve Health. We offer training to insurers, solicitors, clinicians and employers through our specialist training academy.
Our services are outcome focused to support adults and children impacted by an illness or injury. The vocational services assist a return to work.
This special award celebrates the power of kindness in brain injury care, recognising an individual or team who has brought not only skill and expertise to their role, but a profound sense of compassion and humanity.
The recipient will have gone out of their way to ensure that every person in their care feels valued, understood, and never alone in their journey.
Whether through a reassuring word, a moment of patience, or a small but meaningful act of care, they have shown that kindness is not simply a quality but a cornerstone of truly outstanding support.
A word from category sponsor The Silverlining
The Silverlining is a community where people affected by brain injury come to heal, connect, and grow.
For nearly 20 years , we’ve supported people affected by brain injury -not just in recovery but rediscovery.
Founded on kindness, creativity, opportunity and shared hope we support survivors and their families through a vibrant mix of online activities, local meet ups, and purpose driven projects.
Whether you’re looking for support, inspiration, or a place to belong- The Silverlining is there for you.
“Kindness Changes Everything”
Healthcare is a field in which the phrase ‘above and beyond’ is regularly and rightly used to describe the selfless dedication of those working within the sector.
This award looks to recognise the commitment of individuals, teams or whole organisations in truly going that extra mile, going ‘above and beyond’ their line of work to achieve something remarkable.
About the category sponsor
Emma Way Associates provides bespoke case management and expert witness services for people who have sustained catastrophic injuries. We specialise in supporting complex cases, including brain injury, amputation, spinal cord injury and multi-trauma, with a client-centred approach focused on enabling each individual to achieve their unique potential.
Our specialist case managers support clients through a range of services including care team recruitment and oversight (as part of our CQC registration) and client fund management. Our expert witnesses provide robust and high quality medico legal reports in care, rehabilitation, physiotherapy and loss of services.
Emma Way Associates is proud to work closely with individuals, families, clinicians and legal teams, providing tailored support in even the most complex litigation matters.
In neuro-rehab, every day brings stories of hope and inspiration, whether through patients achieving huge and unexpected milestones, the dedication of clinicians in supporting clients to achieve new heights, or the work of charity figures or family members in delivering the much-needed support.
This award will highlight examples of these inspirational and often life-changing contributions that mean so much.
About the category sponsor
Richardson Care is a family owned business with a 30-year proven track record.
We provide specialist residential care and rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury and for those with learning disabilities. Our continued success is a direct result of the professionalism of our staff and our continuous commitment to invest in their development.
Our staff are selected for their qualities of reliability, integrity, caring nature and professionalism.
Richardson Care recognises the importance of having an experienced multi- disciplinary team, to deliver person-centred care, supporting service users to achieve their personal goals and fulfil their potential.
Our ethos is always to provide a socially inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued, enabling them to experience the best quality of life that they can.
Presented to a provider who exemplifies the very best in brain, spinal, and complex care, this award honours an individual or team whose dedication, expertise and compassion have set them apart.
The recipient will have consistently gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional, person-centred care, driving meaningful improvements in patient outcomes, rehabilitation and wellbeing.
A word from category sponsor France + Associates
France+Associates are an award-winning chartered architectural practice who specialise in inclusive design.
Our expert team provide architectural solutions for people with life changing injuries, enabling them through design. We offer substantial practical experience and specialist knowledge of designing homes for people living with a disability.
We act as expert witnesses, assessing the suitability of property for those with a disability, and provide accommodation reports for litigation purposes.
By working collaboratively with clients and their advisors, we deliver creative and logical solutions to the built environment.
The work of charities supports countless patients and families in their recovery and day-to-day lives, helping to create the support structure around whole families that can be so truly life-changing in its impact.
We want to find those charities whose interventions are so critical to the lives of those living with neurological illness or injury, working in innovative and proactive ways to sustain and grow the organisation, while putting service users at the heart of everything they do.
About the category sponsor
Slater and Gordon is one of the UK’s largest and well-known law firms.
Our mission is to provide people with easier access to top-tier legal services.
With over 90 years’ experience, our reputation is built on the successes of our people.
We are experts in: Personal Injury Law, Abuse Law, Employment Law, Wills and Probate Law, Military Law, Clinical Negligence and Family Law.
Please direct any questions about the awards to our commercial editor Gordon Stribling on gordon@aspecthealthmedia.com
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